Encinal Elementary vs Garfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Encinal Elementary
Atherton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
604 students
Garfield Elementary
Menlo Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students
| Measure | Encinal Elementary Atherton, California | Garfield Elementary Menlo Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 5,693 | #4840 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1928 of 50,301 | #47063 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 604 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 24% |
| city | Atherton | Menlo Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Encinal Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 16.1).
- •Encinal Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 24%).
- •Encinal Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 34%).
- •Encinal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 94.6%).
- •Encinal Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 21.5).
- •Encinal Elementary is the larger school with 604 students compared with 280.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Encinal Elementary better than Garfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Encinal Elementary ranks higher (86.2 vs 16.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Encinal Elementary and Garfield Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Atherton and Menlo Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Encinal Elementary: 604. Garfield Elementary: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Encinal Elementary and Garfield Elementary rank in California?
Encinal Elementary is 23rd of 5,693 and Garfield Elementary is 4840th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).